This is where the pin feature comes in handy. You can drop a pin anywhere in Google Maps, and a pinned location can be saved and shared with anyone using a simple link.

For example, Google Maps lets you drop a pin no matter where you are. You can use Google Maps to save locations to check out later or add it as a placeholder when planning a trip.

Users can add their home address to Google Maps to make it easy to find. Once registered, friends, family, and delivery ...

To do this on a mobile device, simply launch the Google Maps app and tap your starting point that doesn't already have a pin. On the Dropped Pin card that shows up onscreen, select Measure Distance.